Ontario Medical Association

• OMA releases ‘report card’ rating Ontario political parties’ health-care plans

  "The more stethoscopes a party earns, the more aligned the party's health-care plans are with the OMA's plan," OMA president Dr. Rose Zacharias said.

  Politics

  May 12
  
• Ontario physicians ratify new agreement with province

  Ontario physicians have ratified a new contract with the province.

  Health

  Mar 28
  
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• Ontario cardiologists opposed to agreement that excludes some phone services

  A group representing Ontario cardiologists is urging members to vote against a new agreement with the government because it would not allow them to bill for some phone services.

  Canada

  Mar 22
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• No moving on from COVID-19 for Canada’s exhausted health workers

  As they face burnout, staff shortages and daunting procedural backlogs, some Canadian health workers say it isn't so easy to move on from the pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 18
• Doctors’ group proposes Ontario fund new surgical centres to catch up on procedures

  A doctors' group is recommending that Ontario fund a new model for outpatient health-care centres to help tackle a growing backlog of surgeries and other procedures.

  Health

  Feb 16
• Ontario doctors group shares priorities for health care system improvements

  Reducing patient wait times; expanding mental health, addiction and home care services; and preparing for the next pandemic are among top priorities for Ontario doctors.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2021
• Ontario doctors recommend focus on improving health care access in the north

  A recently released report also recommends a focus on addiction and mental health issues in the north.

  Health

  Oct 25, 2021
• Almost 75% of Ontario doctors experienced burnout during COVID-19 pandemic, survey says

  Long work hours and time-consuming tasks, including completing documentation, were among the top reported reasons for burnout.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2021
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• Halton region mayor reiterates call to reopen outdoor activities

  Burlington mayor Marianne Meed Ward says it's been a full week since regional mayors made the ask to the Ford government to allow for a safe reopening of outdoor facility use.

  Politics

  May 18, 2021
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• Older Ontarians most involved in spreading COVID-19 misinformation online, study suggests

  A new study suggests Ontario residents between the ages of 55 and 64 are most involved in spreading misinformation about COVID-19 on social media.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2021